Just a couple of weeks ago, I asked my boyfriend what would he get in case we part ways. He answered, in a very serious manner, "You can have everything you want but I'll keep Xena and Skyler!" With the highest pitch possible I screamed, "NO!" No, I just couldn't imagine myself without my dogs. He even asked me, "Will you exchange your makeup for them?" "Oh yeah," without a bat of an eyelash! So not to bring the conversation any worst, we just laughed about it.

Xena and Skyler are our two most-loved pet dogs.They are the love and light of our lives. And aside from makeup and skincare products, they are my addiction. Seriously, I can spend hours just talking about their craziness, something normal with pet parents. I love them with all my heart and just like how mothers are to their children, I am proud of their littlest achievements.

When I got an invite to bring one of my furry loves for the Pet Angel x Purple Groom photoshoot, with all my heart, I cleared up my afternoon schedule (that included an absence in my MA class) just to ensure that I, and my baby, was present for this lovely opportunity. That was a first for my dogs and I couldn't miss it for the world. I brought Skyler just because her built is what my small body can accommodate and she badly needed grooming at that time.

Some of you may have heard about Purple Groom, one of the pet grooming centers we can trust in the metro. They have licensed groomers that do the job without stressing the pets. Indeed, intact with their mission, they "make every pooch happy and clean!"

Pet Angel, just like its sister, Tangle Angel, is an innovative, unique grooming and detangling brush. It has patented undulating bristles to firmly but gently brush coats of animals for pain-free, effective grooming.

During the shoot, as I got prettified by Inglot Cosmetics, Skyler had an amazing grooming cared of Purple Groom and Pet Angel. Are you doubting the effectiveness of Pet Angel? Let the smile of my dog be the proof of how relaxing it could be for her to combed by this innovative brush.

Skyler was a sweetheart on the entirety of the shoot. Opposite her playful and dominant attitude at home, she was well-behaved and cooperative in front of the camera. What a pro, right?! She was smiling in all of our photos, a clear evidence that she loved Pet Angel!

Photos were taken by Mark Alvarez.

The BTS shots were held hostage by my retired phone, thus, I can no longer share them. :(

In behalf of Skyler, thank you, Pet Angel, Purple Groom and Inglot Cosmetics. We had an amazing time that we now look forward to more mommy and baby photoshoots like this!

A bit more information:

Pet Angel is...

antibacterial

suitable for most types of pet, long or short-haired fur

perfect for grooming and detangling wet/dry & matted fur

gentle and pain-free

Seriously, I think, Pet Angel works like magic. I don't know how it could make the dogs and cats during the shoot so behaved and relaxed! Now, I am eyeing on that pink brush as Christmas gifts for my baby loves!

As
of now, Pet Angel is available in selected Browhaus and Strip stores only
together with Tangle Angel, My Amazing Blowdry Secret and other Cult
Favorites products. For updates, you can go to https://www.facebook.com/CultFavorites or follow @TangleAngelPh and @PurpleGroom | #PetAngelPh #PetAngelxPurpleGroom.

♥ Jes ♥

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Fact: I can go on with my day with not-so-groomed hair. Seriously. I sometimes go out with my hair still dripping wet and just wait for it to dry in the car. I would normally just finger-comb my hair to, at least, tame it. Sad truth, indeed. People would often see me with made-up face but with little to no hair styling. No, my hair is not manageable. I just don't spend enough time to make it look nice.

Now that my hair is starting to be extremely unmanageable and rude, I have no choice but to exert effort in at least trying to make my mane look decent. Putting it up in a bun or in a high ponytail will not always be the best option so I have to seek help from hair tools.

Good hair days start with the right hair tools, really. When the W Elite Box arrived on my doorstep, I knew the gods of hair wanted me to be equipped with the right tools. Now, the journey to better looking hair is on!

The 1800W Nano Ceramic Hair Dryer looks like a regular hair blower but believe me, it is a standout. Its strong air boost saves up to 75% faster drying time!

It has 3 heat and 2 air speed settings that allows control on the airflow of the dryer. There is also a Cool Shot function that helps lock the hair style in place.

The kits comes with a 2 attachable concentrator nozzles which helps give definition to the hair style.

I must admit, I am not much of a fan of hair blowers. I find most of it too harsh for my thin and sensitive hair. But the 1800W Nano Ceramic Hair Dryer allows me to control the heat settings, giving way to beautifully dried without the damage brought by intense heat.

Oh, it only takes me about 3 minutes to completely dry my hair!

Curl n' Straight Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Styler

Planning to get a hair curler and a hair straightener? Forget it! The Curl n' Straight Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Styler is a 2-in-1 hair styling tool that can straight and curl the hair with so much ease!

Its 32mm tourmaline ceramic split barrel emits negative ions and neutralizes positively charged electrons. Too scientific, eh? In simple terms, the tourmaline delivers heat and smooth glide to the hair with less friction unlike other ceramic straighteners. It also helps eliminate frizz and limits hair loss due to breakage while keeping that hair shiny and strong.

It has controllable temperature settings that can reach up to 230º and can be viewed on a digital desiplay. The plates also heat up as fast 60 seconds.

Its swivel cord is a great addition too! No more cord tangling!

My ridiculously straight hair only requires 5 minutes to achieve a great style with the Curl n' Straight Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Styler. I love how it makes my hair less frizzy and keeps my hair shiny despite the heat.

A little turn can give glamorous curls!

I know, I need a little more practice on the curling part. I will sure get back to you with my perfectly done Victoria Secret curls!

Hair PRO by Watsons Heat Active Serum

Though the hair tools are made with quality, we should not forget to protect our hair with a heat protectant. The Hair PRO by Watsons Heat Active Serum protects that strands without the sticky feeling! It has the most advanced technology from Japan that harnesses heat energy from blow drying and heat styling to activate NanoRepair-El, an ingredient that restores and protects the hair.

Should you have these tools? Definitely! It may be a bit costly but equipping yourself with these saves you from spending thousands in salons. Aaaaand, we should always say YES to great hairstyles and those can easily be achieved with great hair tools!

W Elite is available at The SM Beauty Store and Watsons!

Share with me your hairstyles! I would love to try it! :)

Love,

♥ Jes ♥

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Ever since I got introduced to facial washes, I have veered away from bar soaps. I have a number of negative memories with it and the most recent was a nightmare. It happened because I badly wanted to wash my face during a trip but all I could find was a bar soap. After just a day, I got Rudolph's nose which later on became a wound. It was then I realized that bar soaps and my face were never meant to work together. But, I did not say I will close my doors for it.

Though I was apprehensive, I agreed to do the Dove challenge in a whim. Dove is known for its moisturizing capabilities that I was convinced that it won't make my skin dry like how beauty bars work on my skin. Also, I know a handful of people who use and only trust Dove Beauty Bar on their faces so I guess, it was the perfect time for me to change my views on beauty bar soaps.

The challenge was pretty simple -- I just had to replace my usual facial wash with Dove Beauty Bar and continuously use it for 7 days. The number of times to use it within the day was not mentioned so I took the initiative to use it every time I wash my face. That is 3 times, at least, -- in the morning, during the day and at night,

To wash and be able to cleanse my face at the end of the day was the toughest challenge the Dove Beauty Bar had to face. My usual everyday face has defined brows, concealed imperfections and blushed cheeks which also means heavy workload. Actually, facial washes cannot thoroughly make it sparkling clean unless I use those harsh one that make my skin tight and dry afterwards.

With all honesty, I had to double-cleanse my face my with Dove Beauty Bar to make sure everything was gone. I don't and will never take this against Dove I did not accept the challenge for it, anyway. What was I after was the smoothening and moisturizing benefits it claims, and boy, it does deliver! In an instant, I must say.

Take the following photos as proofs. These were taken about a day after I started the challenge. Normally, my morning face looks healthy and smooth but by the time I wash it, it becomes a bit tight. I was fine with it, actually, because I am armored with great skincare products.

But Dove Beauty Bar changed the flow of the story. Just after a day, it proved to me that is possible to have cleansed, well-moisturized and smoother skin after washing.

There were times that I would skip moisturizer because I no longer find the need for it. Admit it, my face looks softer and smoother, right? But wait until you see the 7th day photo.

So you ask me how the Dove Beauty Bar fares after 7 days? Can I just say I was totally blown away on its effect on my skin? Exaggeration as it may seem but the Dove Beauty Bar made my skin softer, smoother and brighter.

I did not wear any foundation nor a concealer in the photo above but my face looked more than amazing! It looks and feels soft and smooth. I am more than pleased to say that I am in love with Dove Beauty Bar! How much? Well, after almost a month after the challenge was given to me, I am still using it and I think I will continuously use it because I love how it makes my skin touch-worthy.

Not convinced? I challenged you to take the #Dove7DayTest and see for yourself the difference it would give your skin after 7 days! Let it help you bring out your #RealBeauty. And oh, you're welcome!

Just a tip, if it does wonders on your face, use it also on your body! That is what I do. :)

♥ Jes ♥

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Jes Roque

Educator ǀ Beauty Blogger ǀ Filipina

An educator by profession and a beauty enthusiast by choice, Jes shares her thoughts on beauty and all the love in between through MakeUpLove. Hop in and get a dose of reviews, tutorials, features, expressions, and love.

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